49 Baby Names That Mean 'Sunshine'

Brighten your child’s life with a name that means sunshine.

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When the sun rises, it brings light and warmth with it. Sunshine has the power to fill our world with radiance and positivity. Parents often look for baby names that mean ‘sunshine,’ hoping it will fill their child’s life with vitality and brightness. They also wish the name inspires them to lead a life, spreading joy and happiness. These names are not too common compared to the popular baby names. Hence, if you are looking for meaningful and rare names, consider names like the feminine Elaina, which means ‘sunshine’ in Greek. Its bright and stylish sound makes it an appealing choice for parents looking for an elegant name.

Similarly, Aelia is another beautiful name that means ‘sunshine’ in Greek. Raydon is a unique masculine name with multiple meanings in different languages. In Chinese, it means ‘sunshine,’ which makes it a distinct name that quickly raises curiosity. Prevalent in Spanish-speaking cultures, the unisex name Solana also means ‘sunshine.’ It is ideal for parents who want a bright and cheerful name that is not tied to a specific gender. If you like such names, check out our well-researched list of names meaning ‘sunshine’. These names have been picked from different cultures to give you a wide range of names.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Elaina	Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Solana	Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Sunnie	Girl	Cheerful; Sunshine
Raeya	Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Soliana	Unisex	Sunshine
Aelia	Girl	Sun; Sunlight; Sunshine
Raydon	Boy	One who was born to counsel; Sunshine; Protecting hands; Thunder
Zalena	Girl	Sunshine; Bright light
Tonatiuh	Boy	Sunshine
Aftab	Boy	The sun; Sunshine; Sunlight

Rayfield	Boy	Field of light; A plantation or meadow with bright sunshine
Anshuman	Boy	The Sun; Sun rays; Radiance; Sunshine; Brightness
Suriyah	Unisex	Sun; Sunshine
Elaena	Unisex	Light; Shining; Sunshine
Raveena	Girl	Spreading sunshine; Sunflower; Beauty of the sun
Ha	Girl	Summer; Sunshine; Warmth
Rashmi	Girl	Sun rays; Ray of light; Brilliance of sunshine
Rashmika	Girl	Sun rays; Ray of light; Radiance and brightness; Brilliance of sunshine
Raeleah	Girl	A ray of sunshine
Ajneesh	Boy	Sunshine; A source of cheer or happiness; One who is radiant like the sunshine

Anshuk	Boy	The Sun; Sun Rays; Radiance; Sunshine; Brightness
Anshuka	Boy	The Sun; Sun Rays; Radiance; Sunshine; Brightness
Archishman	Boy	Sun; Sunshine; Radiance; Brightness
Archisman	Boy	Sun; Sunshine; Radiance; Brightness
Haruhi	Girl	Positive; Sunshine; Distant; Day; Sun; Spring day
Heledd	Girl	Sunshine; Sunny; Estuary; Variant spelling of Heledd
Heulwen	Girl	Sunshine; White; Blessed
Kathiresan	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Sunshine
Navkiran	Girl	New ray of sunshine; New radiance
Alisheba	Girl	beautiful sunshine

Bhanuprakash	Boy	Sunlight; Sunshine; Rays
Farani	Girl	Sunshine
Faryat	Girl	A sunshine's delight
Ferdnan	Boy	A Boy who is like a sunshine
Gisli	Boy	Ray of sunshine
Gisllica	Girl	The rays of sunshine
Joga	Boy	Shallow pond; Fruitfulness; Bright with sunshine; Prosperity
Nomalanga	Girl	Brilliant or sunshine light
Raveen	Boy	Sunshine; Raven
Sabitha	Girl	Beautiful sunshine

Sunny	Unisex	Sunshine; Cheerful temperament
Sunya	Girl	Sunshine; Brightness
Reasmey	Unisex	Sunshine
Avtandil	Boy	Heart or sunshine
Avto	Boy	Short form of Avtandil; Heart or sunshine
Shehzeen	Unisex	Ray of sunshine
Lumia	Unisex	Snow; Sunshine
Rayaansh	Boy	Part of the sun; Ray of sunshine
Velzy	Unisex	Warmth; Sunshine

Sunshine has the power to uplift spirits and brighten even the darkest of days. Hence, parents adore names that mean ‘sunshine’ and hope their child has a bright future. These names hold positive connotations that make them such a loved choice for a name. Some of these names have been used for several generations, making them timeless choices for a meaningful name. These names shine with optimism, making your child stand out. So, do not contemplate too much and choose the name that touches your heart.

Infographic: Popular Baby Names That Mean 'Sunshine'

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Baby Names That Mean 'Sunshine', perfect for your little one.

Baby Names That Mean 'Sunshine'(infographic)

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